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This document specifies guidance for the development of standards and specifications covering plastics waste recovery, including recycling. The document establishes the different options for the recovery of plastics waste arising from post-industrial and post-consumer sources as illustrated diagrammatically in Annex A. Consequently, the process stages, steps, and terminology presented in this document are intended to be of general applicability presented in Annex B.

 

This document defines methods that measure amounts of bacterial cells or a marker gene DNA to obtain the total abundance in environmental aqueous samples, such as seawater and river water, for biodegradability assessment. Amounts of a marker gene DNA enable to give a prediction of abundance of bacterial cells by using a conversion factor such as average number of the marker gene homologues in a bacterial cell. The methods could be also applicable to aqueous samples artificially enriched with bacterial cells released from environmental sediments. In addition, this document is applicable to solution with bacteria extracted from environmental sediments and plastic surfaces, where appropriate pre-treatment might be defined elsewhere. In the document, the method provides measurement of prokaryotic bacterial cells, though eukaryotic microorganisms are out of scope. NOTE Eukaryotic microorganisms, especially fungi, are well known to be primary decomposers in land, but the role in hydrosphere has been less documented and is largely unknown yet. Actually, the proportion of fungi in the ocean whole microbial metagenome has been reported as low (fungal reads make up 1,4 % to 2,9 %[2]).

 

This document specifies a laboratory method for the extraction of microplastics from compost matrices originating from industrial or home composting. The method outlines various extraction steps assuring polymer stability, and high recovery rate. This extraction process separates microplastics from the compost matrix that can be further analysed either by number-based or by mass-based techniques. The method is applicable for microplastics up to 1 mm in size. The method is applicable for microplastics with densities lower than 1,4 g/cm3. This document will not specify downstream detection methods for the identification and quantification. The method in this document has not been validated for microplastic extraction from other matrices, except for composts.

 

This document specifies the test conditions for the determination of the tensile properties of monolayer flat fibre reinforced plastics, based upon the general principles given in ISO 527-1. The methods are used to investigate the tensile behaviour of the test specimens and for determining the tensile strength, tensile modulus and failure strain under the defined conditions when loaded in fibre direction. The test method is suitable for use with monolayer materials made of fibre-reinforced thermoset and thermoplastic composites incorporating preimpregnated materials (prepregs). The monolayer has a unidirectional (e.g. tapes) or multidirectional (e.g. fabric) reinforcement. In case of thermoset material, the thermoset matrix needs to be able to transduce shear stresses. So, it is recommended to use specimens in cured state. The reinforcement fibres covered include glass fibres, carbon fibres, aramid fibres and other similar synthetic or natural fibres. Two methods are described (A: Reduced force clamping, B: Parallel clamping)

 

This document specifies the measurement of setting time of a prepared cementitious or calcium sulfate-based floor levelling compound, after mixing with the liquid component, e.g. water. This document applies to cementitious and calcium sulfate-based floor levelling compounds used for the preparation of subfloors to ensure the suitability of the substrate prior to the installation of floor coverings. By using the floor levelling compound, a homogeneous layer is built up on the load-bearing substrate, to ensure consistent absorbency, evenness and strength.

 

This document specifies the procedure for mixing cementitious and calcium sulfate-based floor levelling compounds with water and/or a liquid component as supplied by the manufacturer. This document applies to cementitious, and calcium sulfate-based floor levelling compounds used for the preparation of subfloors to ensure the suitability of the substrate prior to the installation of floor coverings. By using the floor levelling compound, a homogeneous layer is built up on the load-bearing substrate, to ensure consistent absorbency, evenness and strength.

 

This document specifies the measurement of dimensional change of set cementitious and calcium sulfate-based floor levelling compounds after mixing with a liquid, e.g. water. This document applies to cementitious and calcium sulfate-based floor levelling compounds used for the preparation of subfloors to ensure the suitability of the substrate prior to the installation of floor coverings. By using the floor levelling compound, a homogeneous layer is built up on the load-bearing substrate, to ensure consistent absorbency, evenness and strength.

 

This document specifies a test method for the determination of bond strength between an underlayment produced with cementitious or calciumsulfate-based floor levelling compounds and a standard substrate. This document applies to cementitious, and calcium sulphate-based floor levelling compounds used for the preparation of subfloors to ensure the suitability of the substrate prior to the installation of floor coverings. By using the floor levelling compound, a homogeneous layer is built up on the load-bearing substrate, to ensure consistent absorbency, evenness and strength.

 

This document specifies references to methods for the determination of the content of the following specific micronutrients in inorganic fertilizers: — the total boron content; — the total cobalt content; — the total copper and zinc content; — the total iron content; — the total manganese content; — total molybdenum content; — the water-soluble boron content; — the water-soluble cobalt content; — the water-soluble copper content; — the water-soluble iron content; — the water-soluble manganese content; — the water-soluble molybdenum content; — the water-soluble zinc content; — the sum of declared micronutrients in compound micronutrient fertilizers. This document is applicable to the fertilizing products blends where a blend is a mix of at least two of the following components: fertilizers, liming materials, soil improvers, growing media, inhibitors, plant biostimulants, and where the following category: inorganic fertilizers is the highest % in the blend by mass or volume, or in the case of liquid form by dry mass. If inorganic fertilizer is not the highest % in the blend, the European Standard for the highest % of the blend applies. In case a fertilizing product blend is composed of components in equal quantity, the user decides which standard to apply. Variations in analytical methods for fertilizing product blends can lead to differing results as some components or matrix interactions can affect the outcome. Validation procedures have shown that developed standard methods are robust and reliable across diverse product compositions, but possible interferences and unexpected results when analysing fertilizing product blends are possible. An overview of the references to methods for the determination of the specific micronutrients is given in Table 1.

 

This document specifies references to methods for the determination of the content of the following specific nutrients in inorganic fertilizers: — the total nitrogen content; — the ammoniacal nitrogen content; — the nitric nitrogen content; — the urea nitrogen content; — the content of nitrogen from isobutylidenediurea (IBDU) and crotonylidenediurea (CDU); — the cyanamide nitrogen content; — the methylene-urea nitrogen content (and urea formaldehyde, if applicable); — the total phosphorus content; — the water-soluble phosphorus content; — the neutral ammonium citrate soluble phosphorus content; — the formic acid soluble phosphorus content; — the total potassium content; — the water-soluble potassium content; — the total magnesium content; — the water-soluble magnesium content; — the total calcium content; — the water-soluble calcium content; — the total sulfur content; — the water-soluble sulfur content; — the total sodium content; — the water-soluble sodium content. This document is applicable to the fertilizing products blends where a blend is a mix of at least two of the following components: fertilizers, liming materials, soil improvers, growing media, inhibitors, plant biostimulants, and where the following category: inorganic fertilizers is the highest % in the blend by mass or volume, or in the case of liquid form by dry mass. If inorganic fertilizer is not the highest % in the blend, the European Standard for the highest % of the blend applies. In case a fertilizing product blend is composed of components in equal quantity, the user decides which standard to apply. Variations in analytical methods for fertilizing product blends can lead to differing results as some components or matrix interactions can affect the outcome. Validation procedures have shown that developed standard methods are robust and reliable across diverse product compositions, but possible interferences and unexpected results when analysing fertilizing product blends are possible.

 

This document specifies references to methods for the determination of the following contaminants: mercury, cadmium, nickel, copper, zinc, arsenic, lead, chromium(VI), biuret, perchlorate, total chromium and phosphonates content in inorganic fertilizers. For the mercury, cadmium, nickel, copper, zinc, arsenic, lead, perchlorate and total chromium content: This document is applicable to the fertilizing products blends where a blend is a mix of at least two of the following components: fertilizers, liming materials, soil improvers, growing media, inhibitors, plant biostimulants, and where the following category: inorganic fertilizers is the highest % in the blend by mass or volume, or in the case of liquid form by dry mass. If inorganic fertilizer is not the highest % in the blend, the European Standard for the highest % of the blend applies. In case a fertilizing product blend is composed of components in equal quantity, the user decides which standard to apply. For the chromium(VI) and biuret content: This document is applicable to the fertilizing products blends where a blend is a mix of at least two of the following components: fertilizers, liming materials, soil improvers, growing media, inhibitors, plant biostimulants, and where organic matter is present in at least one of the products in the blend. In case a fertilizing product blend is composed only of inorganic products, the European Standard for inorganic fertilizers applies. Variations in analytical methods for fertilizing product blends can lead to differing results as some components or matrix interactions can affect the outcome. Validation procedures have shown that developed standard methods are robust and reliable across diverse product compositions, but possible interferences and unexpected results when analysing fertilizing product blends are possible. An overview of the references to methods for the determination of the specific contaminants is given in Table 1. NOTE 1 The determination of copper and zinc in inorganic fertilizers as micronutrients is covered by prEN 17754. NOTE 2 The determination of copper in ammonium nitrate fertilizers of high nitrogen content is covered by CEN/TS 17751.

 

This document specifies a method for the determination of the urease inhibitor N-(n-butyl)thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) and its oxidate form N-(n-butyl)phosphoric triamide (NBPTO) in urea based organo-mineral fertilizers, using the liquid chromatography coupled with triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC-MSQQQ). This document is applicable to organo-mineral fertilizers. NOTE It is possible to apply this method to inorganic fertilizers; in this case a validation is carried out by the laboratory for the procedure and data generated.

 

This document provides guidance on testing the adhesion of coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates. An overview of common test methods is provided.

 

This document provides guidance on the determination of the film thickness of coatings on plastics, plastic composites and similar substrates. An overview of common test methods for determination of wet-film thickness and dry-film thickness is provided.

 

 

ISO 21227-1:2003 gives definitions for and provides guidance in the use of optical imaging systems for the quantitative characterization of defects on coated surfaces that occur after exposure in various test methods, e.g. stone chipping, weathering or cross-cut testing. One aim of ISO 21227 is to use optical imaging to reproduce the results of already existing methods for visual assessment. Additionally, optical imaging provides further information which can be used for a more detailed evaluation of coating defects. This part of ISO 21227 contains a general introduction in optical-imaging methods and definitions. The performance of individual test methods and requirements for precision are described in other parts of the standard.

 

 

This document specifies a method for the extraction and determination of phosphonates (P-PO3) in fertilizers, liming materials and inhibitors using ion chromatography and conductivity detection (IC-CD). This document is applicable to fertilizing product blends, where the blend is a mix of at least two of the following components, fertilizers, liming materials, soil improvers, growing media, inhibitors and plant biostimulants, and where the following category, fertilizers, liming materials and inhibitors, is the highest % in the blend by mass or volume, or in the case of liquid form, by dry mass. If fertilizers, liming materials and inhibitors is not the highest % in the blend, the European Standard for the highest % of the blend applies. In case a fertilizing product blend is composed of components in equal quantity, the user decides which standard to apply. NOTE Variations in analytical methods for fertilizing product blends can lead to differing results as some components or matrix interactions can affect the outcome. Validation procedures have shown that developed standard methods are robust and reliable across diverse product compositions, but possible interferences and unexpected results when analysing fertilizing product blends are possible.

 

This document specifies a method for the determination of the chloride content in organic fertilizers, organo-mineral fertilizers, inorganic fertilizers and liming materials by potentiometric titration. This document is applicable to fertilizing product blends, where a blend is a mix of at least two of the following components, fertilizers and liming materials, and where the following category, organic fertilizers, organo-mineral fertilizers, inorganic fertilizers or liming materials, is the highest % in the blend by mass or volume, or in the case of liquid form, by dry mass. If organic fertilizers, organo-mineral fertilizers, inorganic fertilizers, or liming materials is not the highest % in the blend, the European Standard for the highest % of the blend applies. In case a fertilizing product blend is composed of components in equal quantity, the user decides which standard to apply. NOTE Variations in analytical methods for fertilizing product blends can lead to differing results as some components or matrix interactions can affect the outcome. Validation procedures have shown that developed standard methods are robust and reliable across diverse product compositions, but possible interferences and unexpected results when analysing fertilizing product blends are possible.

 

This document specifies references to the methods for the determination of urease inhibiting compounds in organo-mineral fertilizers. This document is applicable to fertilizing product blends where the blend is a mix of at least two of the following components: organic fertilizers and inorganic fertilizers to which urease inhibitors have been added. This document is not applicable to fertilizing product blends containing liming materials, soil conditioners, growing media or biostimulants.